The organisers wish to acknowledge Hickman & Rose for their support of the plenary panel session entitled 'Assessing the state of corruption in the EU'.
Please note that this a provisional agenda and is therefore subject to change.
Just how big a problem is corruption in the EU? Transparency International’s CorruptionPerceptions Index (CPI) is one of the best-known tools for assessing the state of corruption(launched on 1 Dec 2011), but other tools and methods exist. The European Commission willalso provide a comprehensive overview with a new anti-corruption report beginning in 2013.What do these existing tools show? What is their role in fighting corruption on the ground?Chair: Hugo Brady, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform
Chair: Carl Dolan, Policy Officer for private sector, Transparency International Liaison Office to the EU (confirmed)
The wave of popular revolts that swept North Africa and the Middle East showed that the EU cannot ignore the existence of pervasive corruption beyond its borders. Its role in setting corporate standards, trade and development – as well as its increasing diplomatic reach – can have a direct effect on the fight against corruption and improving the welfare of billions. How can the EU ensure a coherent anti-corruption strategy in its external policies?